The F Word: Filling up the Lovin’ Cup
Leslie Ward, co-owner of the Lovin’ Cup, was torn over what to do when the inevitable effects of the coronavirus pandemic set in.
Waiving parking fees and fines during crisis could prove costly for city
Rochester’s budget projects $8.1 million in revenue from parking fees that have been waived and $2.9 million in parking tickets that are no longer enforceable.
Monroe County’s latest coronavirus data shows 10 new deaths
The latest data showed the biggest single-day jump yet in the number of deaths in Monroe County since the outbreak began.
City Council member Jose Peo apologizes for racially-charged remarks
Rochester City Council member Jose Peo took to Facebook to apologize for racially-charged remarks that prompted fierce outrage.
$30K raised for artists of color, grant application period opens
WOC Art’s ambitious COVID-19 fundraiser received more than $30,000 in donations, which will be distributed as grants for artists of color.
RTS recalibrates to bus babies to doctors’ visits
In an unprecedented redeployment of resources, RTS has begun transporting 500 babies to their well-child check-ups for free.
Album review: ‘No One Will Ever Know’
Anonymous Willpower’s new EP “No One Will Ever Know” is what soul sounds like in the hands of a serious rock ‘n’ roll outfit.
Calendar preview: Nowhere to be, but lots to see
Film, literature, and writing get the spotlight as Rochester’s arts community slates opportunities to connect and reflect.
Monroe County coronavirus cases hit 1,000, but there are signs of a plateau
Of the 1,016 confirmed coronavirus cases, 442 patients have fully recovered and the number of patients in ICU appears to be leveling off.
The F Word: Keeping Three Heads above water
It’s hard to keep smiling during this pandemic, but you can see the corners of Three Heads Brewing concert organizer Geoff Dale’s mouth curl up into a grin when he talks about the things he loves: beer and the Rochester music scene.
Album review: ‘Infinite-Alternate’
On Amongst the Monk’s final album, hairpin turns culminate in guitar-driven freak-outs and finely crafted tonal teases careen toward Nirvana.
East side towns decree: You can live in your RV in your driveway, for now
The towns of Brighton and Pittsford have relaxed restrictions on allowing RVs and campers in driveways during the health crisis.
Complaints about non-essential businesses operating tops 7,000
Offending non-essential businesses could face a $2,000 fine, but most just get saber-rattling phone calls from state or county officials.
‘Trolls’ is a test case for Hollywood
‘Trolls World Tour’ is the first major studio movie that will bypass theaters entirely to go directly to digital video. The fate of the entire industry is in the hands of the sequel to a children’s jukebox-musical inspired by a line of wildly popular, poofy-haired plastic dolls.
As early intervention goes virtual, families and therapists improvise
Normally early intervention services must happen in person. But the state has authorized the use of teleptherapy during the health crisis.
Cuomo extends stay-at-home order until May 15
The governor said the stay-at-home orders are keeping transmission rates of the virus down, which helps hospitals.
URMC researchers will lead study of COVID-19 immunity
The research will likely aid vaccine development and shape the way government officials proceed with reopening society.
Genesee launches seasonal cream ale with a new dry-hopped version
The new seasonal cream ales will not replace Genesee’s other seasonal offerings.
The internet fills the void
WXXI’s Jeff Spevak shares what he’s been finding while surfing web streams lately and previews the upcoming new album from Rochester surf band Harmonica Lewinski.
The F Word: Abilene’s Danny Deutsch believes
Rochester-area club owners such as Abilene’s Danny Deutsch have been caught in a kind of COVID-19 limbo. As a business owner who relies on live audiences, how is he coping?
Monroe County likely to cut election polling sites amid poll worker shortage, pandemic
A shortage of poll workers is pushing Monroe County to reduce the number of polling sites and urge voters to use absentee ballots.
Despite resistance, Dade still recommends cutting East’s budget
Ultimately it’s up to the school board members to decide whether they want to pursue cuts to East’s budget.
Album review: ‘The Edification’
On Rochester rapper Capital Cee’s debut album, Cello Brown’s production finds the sweet spot between the emcee’s honest vocal delivery and smooth funk and jazz-infused beat-making.
Monroe County Legislators repeal police ‘annoyance’ law
In repealing the controversial law unanimously, legislators made good on a bipartisan pledge to undo the measure.
A stimulus for my fridge
Gino Fanelli spends a good amount of money on local beer, but some coveted brews are a little rich for his blood. Now he’s got $1,200 burning a hole in his pocket, a good list of cans he’s just itching to get his hands on, and a plethora of regional breweries in need of support.
Grassroots grants: WOC Art Collaborative hosts 24-hour live fundraiser for BIPOC creatives
A multi-generational group of performers will present ‘COVID-19 LIVE ROC,’ a 24-hour streaming event to fund emergency grants for creatives of color.
Coronavirus sidelined youth sports — and I’m secretly happy about it
Coronavirus has given youth sports parents and groups a once-in-a-lifetime breather to reassess their priorities. Let’s not squander it.
Why CITY is replacing ‘social distancing’ with ‘physical distancing’
“Social distancing” is a misnomer and does not accurately describe what people are being advised to practice to combat the pandemic.
Album review: ‘Lo-Fi Resolutions E.P.’
Original Synth’s new six-song collection is a quirky pop album with progressive Judeo-Christian ideals, eschewing cheesy proselytizing for self-effacing satire.
